Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

[david hodson]

Even in the lowest holes on the side mount they look like a highish driving position compared with the low mounts some people are running

 

[GodSpeed]

Even in the lowest holes on the side mount they look like a highish driving position compared with the low mounts some people are running

Has nothing to do with seats its because of the Clio Specific OMP mounting frames. But I cant see the point of going lower just to go lower. As it is now its perfect, if i went lower I would not have a clear view over the steeringwheel. Seat position is a lot lower than stock, will need to space down the steering wheel 15mm to get the height perfect. If you go to low you will have trouble knowing where you place the car.

 

[david hodson]

cool, i suppose it depends on the driver and his height

 

[GodSpeed]

cool, i suppose it depends on the driver and his height

Yes offcause, Im 175cm as a reference.

 

[Fletcher]

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Pictures of seats as promissed. I went for the GRP version 7.5kgs each so weight is no reason to go for Kevlar/Carbon version, very porno though Standard version will fit in a Clio 2 door wide version wount. Ears on the seat are 1-2cm from the side windows. These seats are great!

Thanks for pics, feedback mate :approve:

I have a couple of questions though.

Why are you using OMP subframes over Corbeau ones?
And do you think one standard sized revenge, and XL seat would fit ( As some passengers won't fit in the standard seat )

Tempted to go for the Kevlar/ GRP over the Carbon Kevlar now, as I need as much money as poss for other modifications, and the Kevlar/ GRP version looks great too!

****Car update****

Just started stripping the back out now have removed quite a bit so far ... The car feels so much more urgent now I have a de-cat and have removed a lot of weight.

 

[GodSpeed]

Thanks for pics, feedback mate :approve:

I have a couple of questions though.

Why are you using OMP subframes over Corbeau ones?
And do you think one standard sized revenge, and XL seat would fit ( As some passengers won't fit in the standard seat )

Tempted to go for the Kevlar/ GRP over the Carbon Kevlar now, as I need as much money as poss for other modifications, and the Kevlar/ GRP version looks great too!

****Car update****

Just started stripping the back out now have removed quite a bit so far ... The car feels so much more urgent now I have a de-cat and have removed a lot of weight.

Bought the OMP's because they offer far more adjustments. Now with all facts on hand I would have been just as good of with the Corbeau ones.

If the "ears" on the XL seats are wider than on standard seats they wount fit. If its just the lower part thats wider you will be ok.

 

[Pete.]

And do you think one standard sized revenge, and XL seat would fit ( As some passengers won't fit in the standard seat )

Cheers for that mate, nice of you to think of my comfort.

 

[Christopher.]

yea cheers Fletch

You gonna give the wheel another crack this weekend ?

 

[TimR26]

I'm free on Sunday if you want to try a second attempt. I'll bring a better selection of screwdrivers this time.

 

[Fletcher]

And do you think one standard sized revenge, and XL seat would fit ( As some passengers won't fit in the standard seat )

Cheers for that mate, nice of you to think of my comfort.

yea cheers Fletch

You gonna give the wheel another crack this weekend ?

I'm free on Sunday if you want to try a second attempt. I'll bring a better selection of screwdrivers this time.

Sunday morning sounds good Chris/Tim. Hopefullly it'll be dry, and we'll get the bloody air bag out this time!

 

[Christopher.]

cool il bring my dremel

 

[Fletcher]

^^^Good stuff mate

 

[Christopher.]

What time fletch? also PM me ur address i cant remeber where ur house is ?

 

[TimR26]

I've been shopping

 

[Fletcher]

What time fletch? also PM me ur address i cant remeber where ur house is ?

Early as poss mate.

Pm'd..

I've been shopping

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lol

 

[TimR26]

What time tomorrow then mate?

 

[Fletcher]

What time tomorrow then mate?

Same time as last week, if poss mate 10.30-11?

 

[TimR26]

That's fine mate see you tomorrow.

 

[Fletcher]

^^^Nice one. See you tomorrow matey.

 

[tom172cup]

Do we have a steering wheel on today Fletch

 

[Fletcher]

^^^Hell yeah Tom :approve:

Big thanks to Chris and Tim today for helping strip the back of the clio, and fit the steering wheel

Some updated pics of the interior..

Really happy with how the car drives ATM, with the smaller steering wheel, de-cat and weight loss.

Next job get the 2118s on.

 

[tom172cup]

Im liking that a lot was it easier to get the airbag off today with Tim's chainsaw
what exhaust is on it now then with the de cat

 

[Christopher.]

Now all we need to do is get the tar bits out, il come back over with my dremel and get those random bit of metal cut off and fit some buckets. had fun today shame i didn't come for the quick drive after. And thanks to Mel for the bacon rolls

 

[Christopher.]

Im liking that a lot was it easier to get the airbag off today with Tim's chainsaw
what exhaust is on it now then with the de cat

'Tims chainsaw' Phh its was all me. LOL

 

[tom172cup]

Mr muscle then lol should of poped over you could of fitted a few bits for me :rasp:

 

[Fletcher]

Im liking that a lot was it easier to get the airbag off today with Tim's chainsaw
what exhaust is on it now then with the de cat

I ended up de-catting the SS K-tec stealth, it sounds sooo much better now mate.

Now all we need to do is get the tar bits out, il come back over with my dremel and get those random bit of metal cut off and fit some buckets. had fun today shame i didn't come for the quick drive after. And thanks to Mel for the bacon rolls

Sounds good that Chris. :cheers:

We ended up doing the good old Morested-Corhampton 'Hampshire Ring' route mate. :race:

 

[Christopher.]

How dos the car feel now without the weight and steering wheel?

 

[Fletcher]

How dos the car feel now without the weight and steering wheel?

If feels like a go-kart now with the smaller wheel, and seems much more urgent. Very impressed with it this afternoon!

 

[tom172cup]

some good resulst then, bet its a lot louder now in the cabin

 

[Fletcher]

some good resulst then, bet its a lot louder now in the cabin

Yes Tom, much louder, me likes.

 

[Fletcher]

Double Post:

 

[Tunst]

I want your seats

 

[Fletcher]

I want your seats

So does Chris (Wonky stripped bandit) lol.

 

[VeinAST]

Finally happening now then? That steering wheel looks great! Do they do them without the blue bit at the top?

 

[TimR26]

Im liking that a lot was it easier to get the airbag off today with Tim's chainsaw
what exhaust is on it now then with the de cat

Knowsit.

Thought I looked the part today.

'Tims chainsaw' Phh its was all me. LOL

I took the wheel off which is most important part TBH

If feels like a go-kart now with the smaller wheel, and seems much more urgent. Very impressed with it this afternoon!

As I said it's running as well as ever now

Still slow compared to the R26 though

 

[toomer]

Me too ^ lol car looks great fletch I need to have a nose at this!

 

[Fletcher]

Finally happening now then? That steering wheel looks great! Do they do them without the blue bit at the top?

Thanks mate. They only come in blue.

IIRC someone did dye the top grey though, and that also looked great!

 

[tom172cup]

Flol Tim

 

[Fletcher]

Knowsit.

Thought I looked the part today.







I took the wheel off which is most important part TBH



As I said it's running as well as ever now

Still slow compared to the R26 though

You did the look the part today Tim, I'll give you that

Me too ^ lol car looks great fletch I need to have a nose at this!

Yes fella, I will bring it along to the curry meet next Sunday

 

[TimR26]

It's going to look great once the 2118s are fitted.